WEST DOWN SCHOOL in Devon, Ilfracombe

Education Centre Information: West Down School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Devon
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 84
Number of boys: 43
Number of girls: 41
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1842, the small rural village school occupies Victorian buildings. The interior of the main building has been 'well modernised' with two classrooms, a library and a resources area and two additional classrooms, built in 1994 and 1999, are linked to the main building with a covered walkway. Is served by a new NGfL computer network and offers a large playing field, enclosed playground and a nature garden used as an outdoor classroom. Extra-curricular activities include French, photography, orienteering, African drumming, swimming, tag rugby, basketball, football, tennis, athletics. It has been a member of the outstanding schools' teacher training consortium since 1997 and became a Beacon School in 2001. Pupils' artwork was diplayed in the Millennium Dome in 2000, in addition to the Royal Albert Museum, Exeter and local galleries. Pupils have represented the county in athletics and rugby and regularly raise funds for charities such as the Lions Club, NCH and help the Aged.